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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT
 to both of ya'll.
And on that note,
ALL YOU YOUNG DRIVERS...
Just FYI, but 16-20 year old male adults are at a MUCH greater risk of dying or getting seriously injured in an auto accident.
In fact, males are in the lead all the way through until 85 years of age. Females then take over in the area most likely to die/get seriously injured in auto accidents. You know why??? Because males have a shorter life expectancy than females.
If anyone needs factual data, I can get it later from my books. Just took a defensive driving course Monday going over ALL of this information.
All I'm saying guys (and gals)....especially you younger ones, is
USE YOUR HEAD!!!!!!!! Drive safely. You might be able to react faster, but your lack of experience on the road is your biggest enemy. Those who have driven longer have the experience, but reaction times begin to lengthen as you get older.
And on a last note...
Seat belts and air bags have a 50% higher probablility of saving lives. Wear the darn belts. I don't care if it wrinkles your nice shirt. And I surely don't care that it's "uncomfortable." Because it's going to be a hell of a lot more uncomfortable going through the windshield, out the side window, lying in a hospital bed not being able to move for months, or in a wheelchair (if you're lucky enough to be able to live through the accident) for the rest of your life.
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Originally Posted by fbodfather
The issue isn't 'speed limit' per se.....
I'm trying to address two things:
>not wearing safety belts
>illegal street racing -- where two (or more) cars line up -- and have a drag race in the midst of spectators and such.........that's dangerous.
I have really upset a few guys on another site -- (was asked to post a note about street racing -- thus the reason I wrote what's on this thread) ...and it was not well received.
My point is that you can kill more than just yourself --
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Both of you should be glad to hear I have finally been converted to a "belt wearer."
I used to be EXTREMELY anti-seat belt -- but a girlfriend of mine finally beat it into this thick skull.
I have eventually gotten to the point to where I hardly notice I am wearing it, to where it used to annoy me so badly it was like someone poking me on the shoulder repeatedly in a line.
So, I hope this helps a current "anti-belt" person come over to the "light side."
"wear the darn belts," indeed.